Heat contributes to round about 50 % of the total energy demand worldwide with industries and households taking roughly equal amounts. The by far largest part of it is still generated with the help of fossil fuels so that heating is a major catalyst to CO₂ emissions and climate change. Decarbonizing the heat supply therefore provides a massive leverage, and Heat Pumps are an instrumental component therein. Although far more efficient, Heat Pumps are not as trivial as classic boilers, and at the same time they are not able to reach temperatures as high as (fossil) combustion. The presentation looks at suitable applications for Heat Pumps in our current portfolio, its temperature limitations, and challenges. Higher temperatures – which also includes the possibility to genera ...